For he had dominion over all the region on this side the river, from Tiphsah even to Azzah, over all the kings on this side the river: and he had peace on all sides round about him.
Solomon ruled over all the territory west of the Euphrates River, from Tiphsah all the way to Gaza, controlling all the kings in that region. He had peace with all the nations surrounding him.
This verse describes how Solomon ruled over a vast territory and enjoyed complete peace with all his neighbors during his reign.
📚 Historical Context
This passage describes the height of Solomon's kingdom around 970-930 BC, when Israel reached its greatest territorial extent and influence. The region 'west of the river' refers to the area between the Euphrates River and the Mediterranean Sea, stretching from modern-day Turkey down to Gaza in southern Palestine. This was a time of unprecedented prosperity and international respect for Israel.
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